Harry Potter actress Katie Leung has offered fresh perspective on the racism she experienced as part of the landmark franchise, emphasizing the way in which she was silenced while doing press for the films.In a recent episode of the Chinese Chippy Girl podcast, Leung recalled the backlash and online vitriol among some Potter fans following the announcement of her casting at age 16 as Hogwarts witch Cho Chang in 2005’s Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.“I was, like, googling myself at one point, and I was on this website, which was kind of dedicated to the kind of Harry Potter fandom,” she said. “I remember reading all the comments.
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